Topics covered will include an introduction to damage analysis, interpreting body-dimension specification sheets, various measuring systems, steel unitized structures, advanced high strength steels and how to diagnose damage using computerized measuring systems. Students will learn to analyze and interpret vehicle structural damage; measure vehicles using centering gauges, laser and computerized measuring systems; and interpret printouts to determine damage location in vehicle structures. Students will also learn to safely secure a vehicle for pulling, use squeeze-type resistance welding equipment and fabricate a rail section.
Equipment
Centering gauges, computerized measuring systems and squeeze-type resistance welding equipment
Campus
Houston, TX
Long Beach, CA